HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998 09 01 Tuscawilla lighting and Beautification District Advisory Committee Regular Minutes
REGULAR MEETING
TUSCAWILLA LIGHTING AND BEAUTIFICATION
DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
SEPTEMBER 1, 1998
The regular meeting of the Tuscawilla Lighting and Beautification District Advisory
Committee was called to order by Chairman Gilmore at 7:05 p.m.
BOARD MEMBERS:
Donald A. Gilmore, Chairman, present
Gary Hillery, Vice-Chairman, present
Moti Khemlani, present
George Morris, present
Linda Tillis, absent
ALSO PRESENT:
City Manager Ronald W. McLemore
City Attorney Robert Guthrie
Utility/Public Works Director Kipton Lockcuff
Landscape Management Consultant
Kangee Graham
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF AUGUST 4,1998
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF AUGUST 11,1998
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF AUGUST 18,1998
Chairman Gilmore stated that a representative from Florida Power would not be in
attendance this evening as scheduled on the agenda. Chairman Gilmore stated that
Florida Power will be at the September 15, 1998 meeting.
Motion made by Chairman Gilmore to approve the minutes of August 4,1998.
Seconded by Board Member Khemlani. Vote: All aye. Motion passes.
Motion made by Chairman Gilmore to approve the minutes of August 11,1998.
Seconded by Board Member Khemlani. Vote: All aye. Motion passes.
Motion made by Chairman Gilmore to approve the minutes of August 18,1998.
Seconded by Board Member Khemlani. Vote: All aye. Motion passes.
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Attorney Guthrie handed out information regarding the Sunshine Law. Review by
Attorney Guthrie.
Board Member Khemlani asked Attorney Guthrie about two or more Board Members
speaking to the public outside of the Board Meetings. Attorney Guthrie stated that he
discourages this practice as it may be interpreted wrong. Discussion.
Chairman Gilmore asked Attorney Guthrie for his advice regarding Board Member
Morris and Board Member Hillery working together on the fixing the fountains at the
front entrance of Tuscawilla. Attorney Guthrie stated the Board Members need to be
sure not to discuss Board business and not to give their own opinions to any members
of the public that may approach them. Discussion.
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III. DISCUSSION ON LIGHTING WITH REPRESENTITIVE FROM FLORIDA
POWER CORPORATION - REPRESENTITIVE NOT PRESENT.
Chairman Gilmore stated that the Board can still have a preliminary discussion relative
to the lighting.
Manager McLemore talked about Florida Power having a new menu of light fixtures and
poles for the Board to look at.
Discussion on financial schemes.
Manager recommended the Board deal with the issues in four stages. Entrance,
Lighting, Medians and Maintenance. Discussion.
Discussion on the entrances, walls and signs.
IV. UP-DATE FROM KANGEE GRAHAM, LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT
CONSULTANT.
Ms. Graham told the Board she is still waiting on estimates on moving the fountains and
ponds. Ms. Graham stated she should have them next Tuesday. Discussion.
Meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Amy Lovingfoss
Clerk